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Author Clear, G.M.; Carryer, J.B.
Title Shadow dancing in the wings: Lesbian women talk about health care Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 17 Issue 3 Pages 27-39
Keywords (up) Sexuality; Patient satisfaction; Nursing research; Quality of health care; Feminist critique
Abstract A participatory approach, grounded in both critical social and feminist research, was used in this study of seven women who claim being lesbian as part of their identity. With the objective of providing information to enhance safe care provision for this marginalised group, the study explored factors which hindered or facilitated these women's sense of safety related to health care. The findings indicate that barriers to receiving health care exist for these women. As there is little local or international research on lesbians and healthcare, this work offers a starting place for future New Zealand nursing research involving lesbians. The authors encourage other nurses to explore previously ignored sections of our society in order to strive for safety for all those whom nursing serves.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 843
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Author Vernon, R.A.
Title Clinical case study: Acute traumatic head injury Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 3-9
Keywords (up) Trauma; Emergency nursing; Nursing specialties; Quality of health care
Abstract This clinical case study takes an integrated approach to investigation and critical analysis of the complex physiological and pathophysiological treatment modalities instigated when a patient presents following acute traumatic head injury. A broad overview of the developmental physiology of the brain and an explanation of the mechanism of traumatic brain injury as it relates to alterations in cerebral blood flow, intracranial pressure and cerebral metabolism is presented. The author describes in narrative form the clinical presentation of a patient, her symptoms and initial treatment rationale. It concludes with analysis of the patients initial treatment priorities and symptom management during the first 48 hours of her care.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1281
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